TECO LPN 2011

quit stressing, because it is NOT on the test. As you can tell from my previous posts, I worried SO much about the HESI myself. Don't worry though. It was super easy! If you are a little rusty on math, I would focus on fractions, decimals and conversions (I think one was mL to gallons or something like that). Other than that, PLEASE don't stress. It is not worth stressing over!

@ashcan You were absolutely right!!! I was definitely stressing for nothing. I passed today with an overall 95%

@EPPugh: Congrats! I'd definitely recommend a visit to Trina immediately (you can just stop in and see her), and bring the following to avoid having to make multiple trips back to turn in documents:

Vehicle registration OR voter ID card OR utility bill dating from last year to establish residency

Social security card

Driver's license

Copy of your HS diploma or GED

Copy of both your tabe and hesi scores. They are supposed to have one on file, but often times they forget or misplace them and it send you off and running errands. Best to be safe and keep them on hand

Three written references in a sealed envelope bearing the person's signature on the front. Double check to make sure they fill out every single line! It's so easy to just miss ONE little box and then you have to re-do it and cause more delays!

Receipt of payment from turning in your application

As far as the drug test, I would highly recommend doing it right away! You don't need any paperwork or appointments, just walk into the BVL med clinic (Same plaza as McDonalds and the County Tax Collector) and tell them you are with TECO and want a drug screening, and they already have all the necessary forms. It can take a full week, and since the deadline is coming, everyone is rushing to get it done right now.

The October evening class starts tomorrow evening and I purchased all of the books needed by October 25, 2011. Whoa! This coming weekend, I have to go and buy the book bag with wheels. If I have to carry all of the books every class, I am definitely in need of this book bag with wheels.

I am excited and anxious all at once!

I had my interview yesterday and I think it well... Now just sitting back and waiting. Hopefully my next post will be about an acceptance letter :-)

@EPPugh:

Good luck! I had mine almost two weeks ago, and am checking the mailbox every day!

Anyone receive a letter yet for Jan 2012 program?

Very good advice!! Trina is the BOMB!!! and the drug screen at BVL is quick and easy.. (and not expensive)

As a TECO alumni, I wish you the very best!!! Mrs. B can be quite tough on you!!! But the program is doable if you are commited to studying. Please feel free to contact me any time if you have any questions!!

Val

@EPPugh: Congrats! I'd definitely recommend a visit to Trina immediately (you can just stop in and see her), and bring the following to avoid having to make multiple trips back to turn in documents:

Vehicle registration OR voter ID card OR utility bill dating from last year to establish residency

Social security card

Driver's license

Copy of your HS diploma or GED

Copy of both your tabe and hesi scores. They are supposed to have one on file, but often times they forget or misplace them and it send you off and running errands. Best to be safe and keep them on hand

Three written references in a sealed envelope bearing the person's signature on the front. Double check to make sure they fill out every single line! It's so easy to just miss ONE little box and then you have to re-do it and cause more delays!

Receipt of payment from turning in your application

As far as the drug test, I would highly recommend doing it right away! You don't need any paperwork or appointments, just walk into the BVL med clinic (Same plaza as McDonalds and the County Tax Collector) and tell them you are with TECO and want a drug screening, and they already have all the necessary forms. It can take a full week, and since the deadline is coming, everyone is rushing to get it done right now.

@EPPugh: I haven't received anything yet. It may be as late as the beginning of December

@Val: Ha, thanks! I would definitely be interested in buying your books!

I would gladly sell/give you my books.. if they are the current edition. It seems like they update the edition every year or two so they can make everyone buy new books. LOL

I know theA&P book changed with the class after mine. I don't know about Fundamentals, Med-Surg or Peds/OB.

Once you get into the program and find out what edition they are using, feel free to send me a msg about the books.

I know that several people in our class bought books from the class that graduated before us and saved a lot of money. I am all about "paying it forward"

Keep me posted and let me know if I can help you in any way!!

Best of luck!!

Val

@EPPugh: I haven't received anything yet. It may be as late as the beginning of December

@Val: Ha, thanks! I would definitely be interested in buying your books!

@Valdonovan: Thank you so much! Once I am given the list, I'll be sure to shoot you a message!

@Val if you are still in touch with anyone from your classes let them know you have plenty buyers if they wanna sell their old books!